About Us
We don’t just build businesses. We build leaders
Our Story
LAS Leadership Group was built from experience—not theory.
We didn’t step into leadership through textbooks or classrooms. We built it on the front lines—leading teams, solving real problems, and being held accountable for real results.
Over the past 2.5 years, our founder played a key role in transforming a struggling 19-location franchise operation from a $2.5M loss into a $2M profit. Along the way, he rebuilt culture, reduced turnover, and developed leaders—elevating over 80% of them into mid-to-high performance levels.
That experience became the foundation for LAS—expanded and strengthened through a shared commitment to leadership, accountability, and execution.
What We Learned
The biggest discovery? Profit doesn’t come from gimmicks or shortcuts. It comes from leadership.
When leaders operate with clarity, when accountability is consistent, and when culture is strong—performance follows.
Why LAS Exists
That’s why LAS was created.
Leadership as a Service isn’t just consulting—it’s a system. A way to equip leaders with the structure, coaching, and accountability needed to build teams, drive performance, and scale with confidence.
The LAS Difference
We don’t rely on theory or quick fixes. We install systems that create real, repeatable results:
PCS – Performance Clarity Scorecard → Focus on what actually drives performance
LAS – Leadership Accountability Scorecard → Align the right leaders in the right roles
ERM – Execution Roadmap Method → Turn strategy into consistent execution
These aren’t concepts—they’re the systems that helped drive a $4M swing in real business performance.
Our Mission
LAS exists to develop leaders at every level—from GMs building their foundation, to DMs driving performance, to Directors shaping culture, to Executives creating legacy.
Because when leadership rises, everything rises.
Meet The Team
Stephen Pausma
Principal Consultant and Founder
Stephen is a leadership operator who has led large-scale turnarounds, including transforming a 19-location franchise operation from a $2.5M loss into a $2M profit. He specializes in building systems that drive accountability, develop leaders, and create sustainable performance. His approach is rooted in real-world execution—not theory.
Brad Garvan
Operating Consulting Partner
Brad brings a disciplined, results-driven approach to leadership, with a focus on execution, consistency, and team performance. He is known for holding the standard and ensuring that strategy turns into action at every level of the organization.
Matt Kramer
Operating Consulting Partner
Matt focuses on building strong team environments where accountability and culture work together. His strength lies in developing people, strengthening communication, and creating alignment across teams to drive long-term results.